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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was at the Port of Oswego this morning to announce legislation targeting President Donald Trump's tariffs. bit.ly/4Bygx45

The New York State Police will now investigate reports of sexual misconduct at Cornell University. bit.ly/4ilUrJn

Women from across Central New York gathered in the Oncenter for the annual "Go Red for Women" luncheon on Thursday. bit.ly/3UPXcel

With Election Day approaching, a campaign ad in the race for New York’s 129th Assembly District is raising questions about the authenticity of social media posts allegedly shared by one of the candidates. bit.ly/4zhz2sh

The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office is warning people of a scam targeting relatives of recently arraigned and booked defendants. bit.ly/3U951vr

Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British stage and screen actor who played Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, has died, according to reports. bit.ly/4zAL5kF

The Madison County Sheriff's Office said it arrested three men in connection with a shooting from November 2025. The three suspects are facing multiple charges, including attempted murder. bit.ly/4iO405a

Multiple emergency officials held a news conference on Thursday afternoon to address a fatal house fire that broke out around 1:45 a.m. on Jamesville Avenue in Syracuse. Syracuse Police Chief Rusin identified the deceased as a 2-year-old child. He did not release their gender or name. He said three officers were hurt while rescuing trapped victims. Fire Chief Monds said firefighters were forced to "crawl on their bellies" due to the intense heat and smoke in the apartment. He said crews found the deceased child on the second floor of the apartment. Several others were hurt. As of Thursday afternoon, investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.

A child is dead and a mother and another child are critically injured following a house fire on Jamesville Avenue in Syracuse this morning. Three Syracuse Police Officers were also hurt; one of them suffered burns. The American Red Cross said it's assisting two adults and five children.

The New York State Police said another person inside of the home managed to escape. bit.ly/4A0Vjuj

Colgate Lacrosse suspended and the closure of a busy road is extended. Here's your Morning Minute.

City officials say the number of parking spaces would increase with the redevelopment bit.ly/48m3KEB

If you believe you may be a victim of this scam, contact the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office immediately bit.ly/4eyaiDC

Firefighters have not yet determined the circumstances surrounding the fire. bit.ly/48s3e7X

The New York State Department of Transportation says that a section of I-690 in Syracuse will be reduced to one lane for guide rail work. bit.ly/4BxgXIa

The New York State Department of Transportation said on Wednesday that it has been informed that the Onondaga Lake Parkway will be closed longer than expected. bit.ly/3TQpVzl

Major construction projects are reshaping Syracuse, but advocates say the city’s growth is also bringing new attention to a population they fear is being left behind. bit.ly/4zhLlVq

Before heading to the polls, Onondaga County voters can check estimated wait times online to help decide where to cast their ballots. But those numbers only tell part of the story. bit.ly/48lnFDD

Flu is making an unusually early appearance in Central New York, with nine flu-associated hospitalizations reported in Onondaga County during the week ending Oct. 17, according to the state’s new respiratory virus dashboard. bit.ly/4jNyGVh

Cornell University student-run newspaper says it obtained the essay prompt that administrators used to punish one fraternity member accused of rape. bit.ly/3UVoRdM